The Movies: A Budget-Friendly Entertainment Option for All
By comparison, the average cost of a movie admission today is just under $10. For the thriftier moviegoer, the matinee showing is always less than prime time, and for those of us who qualify for the Senior Citizens discount, better still. For the ultra-hardcore moviegoer, most of the major theater chains offer either monthly or annual “loyalty programs,” which give the customer all but unlimited movie attendance access, at a monthly cost of little more than what paying face value for two movies would be. Talk about a quick return on one’s investment!
Without question, the economic affordability of going to the movies has always been a significant factor in what has made the movies such a popular form of out-of-home entertainment.
By comparison, the average cost of a movie admission today is just under $10. For the thriftier moviegoer, the matinee showing is always less than prime time, and for those of us who qualify for the Senior Citizens discount, better still. For the ultra-hardcore moviegoer, most of the major theater chains offer either monthly or annual “loyalty programs,” which give the customer all but unlimited movie attendance access, at a monthly cost of little more than what paying face value for two movies would be. Talk about a quick return on one’s investment!
Without question, the economic affordability of going to the movies has always been a significant factor in what has made the movies such a popular form of out-of-home entertainment.
The Universal Appeal of Movies:
Affordable and Accessible Entertainment for All Ages and Occasions
It’s hard to imagine that there is any form of entertainment that enjoys such widespread popularity across so many demographic groups. From the time that Grandma takes us to a Disney movie as an easy babysitting solution, to the time we’re the grandparent doing the same thing. Hollywood tries to create movies which are targeted to everyone, young, old and everything in between, and the theaters make it affordable for everyone to sample. “Dinner and a movie” has always been a date night staple, and in this day and age, a real bargain compared to other entertainment options!
The Charm of Outdoor Cinema:
Drive-In Theaters Provide a Nostalgic Film Experience
Given the grainy screen and the all but absurd “car side sound box,” going to the drive-in theater was always more about being outside under the stars, with the ability to still watch a movie. It was a pure Americana summer activity, and an absolute bargain, which is still the case today, for those that remain.
Given the grainy screen and the all but absurd “car side sound box,” going to the drive-in theater was always more about being outside under the stars, with the ability to still watch a movie. It was a pure Americana summer activity, and an absolute bargain, which is still the case today, for those that remain.
